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Appeal following knife point robbery at Preston off-license

Police are appealing for information after a shopkeeper was threatened at knifepoint during a robbery at an off-license in Bamber Bridge. Around 5pm on Tuesday 23rd October 2012 a man has entered The Beer Store on Station Road and threatened the 29 year old female shopkeeper with a knife whilst demanding money from the till. The offender has proceeded to remove a quantity of cash [...]

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Lost: Female Tan Norfolk Terrier Cross

An urgent appeal for a lost much loved pet. Todd, a female Norfolk terrier cross wearing a ‘Help the Heros’ collar went missing from a family members farm in Woodplumpton on 9 October. If you want to help search or you have any information about Todd please contact her owners on one of the numbers below. They really could do with your help. The lancashire [...]

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CCTV appeal – Images capture Preston burglary

Police are appealing for information following a burglary at a house in Fulwood earlier this week. The house in the Glencourse Drive area of Fulwood was broken into at around 6pm on Monday evening (22nd October). It is believed the offender has walked down the driveway of the house, through into the back garden and has broken into the kitchen via a rear window. The [...]

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The Mandala Preston yoga and complementary therapy centre

Tired and sluggish yet too busy to stop? Feel daunted by the dark days looming? Or perhaps you fancy a change from your usual exercise routine? I know I do. Even as a keen swimmer the prospect of leaving the leisure centre with the wind whipping around my neck and damp hair isn’t very enticing. That’s why I fancied checking out The Mandala, Preston’s new [...]

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Goodbye Steakout – Hello Cow Bar & Grill

Emerging like a phoenix from the shell of the old Steakhouse restaurant on Cannon Street is a brand new place to eat. The Cow Bar & Grill takes its place amongst the quirky little eateries on the delightful little road just off the central strip in the city   It is great to see new businesses entering the Preston foodie scene  especially when others, such as the established Voi cafe bar in Miller [...]

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Football commentator Clive Tyldesley talks at the UCLan in Preston

Football commentator Clive Tyldesley will be visiting the University of Central Lancashire in Preston on 24 October. Tyldesley will be sharing his ‘voice of experience’ with students on the Sports Journalism course but all are welcome. The ITV commentator started his career making tea for Radio Trent in the 1970s and later fronted a late-night show and covering Nottingham Forest football matches when he could. He later moved [...]

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